Town Pop. 5,304

Living in Bovey Tracey: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bovey Tracey scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 33/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 28/100 versus a median of 47/100.

Bovey Tracey places 5th of 8 in the TQ13 postcode district. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (7), schools (12) and lifestyle (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: TQ13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
46 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 118 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 16 crimes
  2. 2 Folly Court 14 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
81
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Bovey Tracey AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsTorbay Hospital8.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)10.8 mi
Derriford Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,359 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
51
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 187 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired39.2%Student3.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78.5%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Newton Abbot 5.4 mi
Teignmouth 8.6 mi
Dawlish 9.4 mi
J31 M5 9.2 mi
J31 M5 9.8 mi
J30 M5 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £337,500 63
Detached £491,250 22
Semi-detached £332,500 20
Terraced £280,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£270k £368k £470k £568k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Heathfield (Teignbridge) 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Coldeast 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh Knighton 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lustleigh 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Haytor Vale 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Teigngrace 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chudleigh 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsteignton 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Newton Abbot 52 5.2 mi away ⇄
East Ogwell 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Denbury 40 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bovey Tracey a nice place to live?

Bovey Tracey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bovey Tracey is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bovey Tracey?

Bovey Tracey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 244 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Bovey Tracey?

The current median house price in Bovey Tracey is £337,500, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £491,250, semi-detached £332,500, terraced £280,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 63 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bovey Tracey in context

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Postcode districts in Bovey Tracey

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